L's 12 day travel guide to Iceland

The journey, day by day

Open any day for the full plan — stops, drives, and where to stay.

1. DAY 1

   Day 1 · 2026-08-02

   Arrival and Geothermal Exploration

   7 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsKeflavik
2. DAY 2

   Day 2 · 2026-08-03

   Golden Circle: Tectonic Wonders and Geothermal Power

   4 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsSelfoss
3. DAY 3

   Day 3 · 2026-08-04

   South Coast Waterfalls and Horseback Riding

   5 stops3 hours 20 mins hrsVík
4. DAY 4

   Day 4 · 2026-08-05

   Glacier Hike and Black Sand Beaches

   4 stops1 hour 30 mins hrsVík
5. DAY 5

   Day 5 · 2026-08-06

   Ice Caving and Canyon Views

   4 stops2 hours 10 mins hrsKirkjubæjarklaustur
6. DAY 6

   Day 6 · 2026-08-07

   Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach Exploration

   5 stops3 hours 50 mins hrsHöfn
7. DAY 7

   Day 7 · 2026-08-08

   Coastal Fjords and Fishing Villages

   5 stops5 hours 30 mins hrsEgilsstaðir
8. DAY 8

   Day 8 · 2026-08-09

   Canyons, Waterfalls, and Geothermal Wonders

   4 stops3 hours 50 mins hrsMývatn
9. DAY 9

   Day 9 · 2026-08-10

   Volcanic Landscapes and Capital of the North

   5 stops2 hours 30 mins hrsAkureyri
10. DAY 10

    Day 10 · 2026-08-11

    Northern Heritage and Coastal Drive to West Iceland

    4 stops5 hours 10 mins hrsBorgarnes
11. DAY 11

    Day 11 · 2026-08-12

    Silver Circle and Seaside Hot Springs

    4 stops3 hours 10 mins hrsReykjavik
12. DAY 12

    Day 12 · 2026-08-13

    Reykjavik Highlights and Departure

    2 stops1 hour 0 mins hrsReykjavik